Which M lenses do you want to own??

[DezFoto]

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Just 10 days after I wrote this, I was very lucky and found a great deal on a nearly mint black 35/2 Summicron-M 7-element lens, version IV, made in 1991. Tested it instantly on my Sony A7R with excellent results, very good center sharpness even at f/2. Next I will use it on my Leica M6. I will keep my CV 35/1.2 II for low light and portrait purposes, but the Leica 35/2 will be my walk-around and travel lens for sure.   

 

Congrats! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[bencoyote]

I've been thinking my M kit is complete with a 28mm Summicron ASPH, a 50mm Summilux ASPH, and a 90mm APO Summicron ASPH and really it probably is.

 

It would almost be a second kit but a 35mm Summilux and a 90mm Macro-Elmar as a minimal travel kit. What would that buy me though? A little less weight & space over the 28,90 kit.

 

Someday probably as an impulse buy I'll pick up a 15mm CV

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[Paulus]

Nor me. 28 mm is not my favorite focal length. My Summilux 24 is my never-sell lens

Please Jaap would you take it, on the next Leica day in Holland/Belgium, I would love to try it.

[ramarren]

My M kit is already complete.

 

But if I have the opportunity, I'd replace the Nokton 50/1.5 with a Summicron-M 50mm f/2 or a Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0. 

[otho]

For reason of curiosity I'd wish to have a 90mm Noctilux, even if it won't make any sense to use it:

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Peerhaps on a modern EVIL camera it would work....

 

Thomas

... or even famous Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7 (if it would be executed for M mount):

 

BTW, Elcan-M 90 f/1.0 by Dr. Mandler recently was sold by Westlicht in Wien in May 2014 for  € 132.000,00.

Edited February 4, 2016 by otho

[Paulus]

I'm still looking for a reasonably priced apo 135mm

[Jared]

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I have a hankering for a 90mm macro Elmar. Other than that, I feel pretty good about my current stable. I've not had good luck with the 90mm focal length in the past on my rangefinder cameras, but now that I have both an M and an SL I may just give that size a chance again. Plus, the macro is an attractive addition with the SL.

 

- Jared

[Mark Pope]

I'm still looking for a reasonably priced apo 135mm

 

Yes, I wondered about the APO 135mm, but it is expensive for a lens that would get limited use.  In order to scratch the 135mm itch, I opted for a 135mm Tele-Elmar, which cost around 1/3 of the cost of an APO version.  Optically, it's fine.  Cosmetically, there are a few marks and the red indexing dot has disappeared but I'm OK with that.  I'm sure the APO is a fine lens, but in day-to-day use, is there that much between it and its predecessor?

 

Good luck with your search.

[Mark Pope]

I have a hankering for a 90mm macro Elmar. Other than that, I feel pretty good about my current stable. I've not had good luck with the 90mm focal length in the past on my rangefinder cameras, but now that I have both an M and an SL I may just give that size a chance again. Plus, the macro is an attractive addition with the SL.

 

- Jared

Jared,

 

it's a lovely lens.  Mine comes with the macro adaptor with goggles.  Now I have the M(240), I am tempted to get hold of new version of the macro adaptor.  But it will have to wait until funds permit!

[Paulus]

Yes, I wondered about the APO 135mm, but it is expensive for a lens that would get limited use.  In order to scratch the 135mm itch, I opted for a 135mm Tele-Elmar, which cost around 1/3 of the cost of an APO version.  Optically, it's fine.  Cosmetically, there are a few marks and the red indexing dot has disappeared but I'm OK with that.  I'm sure the APO is a fine lens, but in day-to-day use, is there that much between it and its predecessor?

 

Good luck with your search.

Yes, IMHO...

[michaelwj]

Picked up a 21 SA, so my wish list is considerably smaller. 

I'm undecided on the 35 though... I currently have the Voigtlander 2.5/52, but the wish list is now one of;

 

2/35v4 cron

2/35v3 cron

1.4/35 pre-asph lux.

 

I borrowed a mates pre-asph and I must say it is something special... but 0.7m min focus is handy... but oooh it's special that pre-asph... and on and on I go!

 

Cheers,

Michael

 

So after picking up a 14/35 pre asph, my list is getting shorter. I'd say at the moment non existent - but I know there will always be something...

 

Maybe a 2/90 pre asph...

 

Michael

[Herr Barnack]

Back in the days of Yore, I owned a 50mm Summilux #11 868 (last pre-ASPH 50/1.4); it was a wonderful lens.  I'm on the hunt for a mint copy to replace it.

[Paul925]

75 lux please!

[Mute-on]

21 SEM and the new 28 Elmarit. That would complete my travel outfit with my M2, MP, 35 Summaron and 50 Summicron.

I'll get there ... eventually

 

 

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[Paulus]

21 SEM and the new 28 Elmarit. That would complete my travel outfit with my M2, MP, 35 Summaron and 50 Summicron.

I'll get there ... eventually

 

 

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Why not the "old" Elmarit-M 28mm? It's wonderful IMHO on a MP. Not as small, but very nice image in black and white.

[Mute-on]

Why not the "old" Elmarit-M 28mm? It's wonderful IMHO on a MP. Not as small, but very nice image in black and white.

My reference for small size and balance on my MP is a 35 Summaron. The pre-ASPH 28 Elmarits are all considerably larger AFAIK.

 

I've handled the new 28 Elmarit ASPH. I really like the new hood and small form factor. It is very nicely made, too. The reported lack of distortion is also a priority for my intended use.

 

Cheers

 

J

[Arai]

I'm lusting the 35 FLE black paint  but it's sell as a package and it's too damn expensive.

[ebf]

50APO, the Noct 0.95, 35 Cron and Lux.

 

I, too, sold a pre asph Lux to buy my Asph version. I still miss those lens, Carlos.

 

 

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[mkdundon]

I'm new to Leica after going head over heels into Nikon/Nikkor. I have a Q and an M7. The M7 is paired with Summilux-M 1,4 35mm ASPH and 50mm ASPH. I want to add wider and longer.  There are so many fans of the 21 and 24mm 1,4 Summilux ASPH. I love landscape/seascapes, but don't want to buy both. On the longer end, the 75mm vs 90mm, the Summicron-M ASPH models are just so close.  Any sage advice?

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[JonPB]

I've been avoiding this thread because my answer randomly shifts between "yes, I'll take two of each" and "I'm actually quite fine with my 35/1.4, thank you."

 

The 21 and 24 Summilux lenses inspire recurring desire, though. My impression is that these are not choice lenses for stopped-down work; while they're perfectly fine for that purpose, they appeal bettered by smaller and cheaper lenses in technical terms. But I think I could use one of them like I use my Summilux 35 FLE, which has tons of character wide open due to its wavy focal plane.

 

mkdundon, I think there might be a good parallel between the 50's. The 21 Super-Elmar and 24 Elmar would be suitable companions (in terms of rendering) to the 50/2 APO, while the 21 and 24 Summilux lenses would be better matches for a Noctilux. Which is to say, the slower lenses are technically exceptional and have a knack of staying out of the image, while the faster lenses make their presence felt and add a bit of character to photos, wanted or not.

 

Now I want the Noctilux 50/1. See? This is why I avoid this thread. :-)

 

Cheers,

Jon

Edited May 3, 2016 by JonPB